Yet another start
By Julien on Friday, January 6 2006, 11:39 - BlogLife - Permalink
The name of this blog came up one day while I was chatting with Bastien. We realised that sometimes in life when everything goes wrong one can suddenly feel happy for no apparent reason. Just like in an ultramarathon... Life is an ultramarathon !
The only reference to this expression (used in the same sort of meaning) I've found on the internet is: "The Christian life is an ultra-marathon, not a short sprint" :-/ ... This blog will not only deal with ultramarathon, but more generally with the aspects of life related to ultra.
Technically, I've decided to give up the duo NanoBlogger (bash) + CgiComment (perl). However the frequent speed gains in every new version, it takes now 40+ seconds to generate the update of an entry (on a 2.8GHz P4) and it seems that there are some serious security issues with the comments. I've then choosen DotClear (PHP/MySQL) to replace these engines. This should also allow much more flexibility (eg. I will be able to post from a internet cafe).
The RougeCiel (sky red) theme has been selected and modified it a bit. Stars on the banner have been kept to symbolise the hope, whereas the background was set to the "trailer's dream" image from UltraFondus.
Hope you'll like it!
PS: The first post below is a refreshed version of the article posted on my previous blog.
The only reference to this expression (used in the same sort of meaning) I've found on the internet is: "The Christian life is an ultra-marathon, not a short sprint" :-/ ... This blog will not only deal with ultramarathon, but more generally with the aspects of life related to ultra.
Technically, I've decided to give up the duo NanoBlogger (bash) + CgiComment (perl). However the frequent speed gains in every new version, it takes now 40+ seconds to generate the update of an entry (on a 2.8GHz P4) and it seems that there are some serious security issues with the comments. I've then choosen DotClear (PHP/MySQL) to replace these engines. This should also allow much more flexibility (eg. I will be able to post from a internet cafe).
The RougeCiel (sky red) theme has been selected and modified it a bit. Stars on the banner have been kept to symbolise the hope, whereas the background was set to the "trailer's dream" image from UltraFondus.
Hope you'll like it!
PS: The first post below is a refreshed version of the article posted on my previous blog.
Comments
Yeaaah, I'm the first one to comment (like you on my blog :) )! I like the idea, how it looks in general (the colors in particular), but the stars... hum... I would say "gnan gnan" in french, so if you're able to translate... Well, ok if they "symbolise the hope".
This first post is more about computers than about running, is that normal?
I'm looking forward to seeing what will follow...
Another blog! Good news!
I really like the title (of course! ;-)) and the design (except the stars, as Playm mentions they are a little bit "gnan gnan" :P).
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It's hard to translate "gnan gnan", but this defines something that lacks intellectual energy, dynamic or novelty, I would say.
i like stars but tey are very cuteski in this context... not sure they match the (ultra) butch running thing... apart of that the orange is nice and pretty!
You can now choose whether or not you want to see the stars ;) using the theme selection. Everyone's happy ?